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Activity description
Come and discover the Riou canyon, a little jewel in the Gorges du Verdon, as it is one of the most beautiful and varied in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence!
The Riou canyon is known in the Verdon Gorges for its verticality and its dizzying abseils: it is THE canyon par excellence of the Verdon, located in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie in the Riou, near the Sainte-Croix lake. Its course is composed of slides, jumps and abseils, all surrounded by an impressive wilderness with waterfalls, cliffs and streams, in a sunny and airy atmosphere.
The descent of the Riou canyon requires a good physical condition because it is composed of vertical and technical parts, but remains nevertheless accessible. You will be supervised by Rocksiders professionals who will ensure your safety so that you can live a unique moment in the Gorges du Verdon!
So if you are looking for thrills, especially near Castellane and Digne-les-Bains, go for the Riou canyon!
"The Riou canyon is really THE canyoning outing par excellence during spring, which makes you travel between the impressive aspect of the verticality and the playful side of this magnificent and wild part of the Verdon." - Chandra, Rocksiders guide.
Don't hesitate, book your canyoning activity in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and discover the Riou canyon!
Beware, canyon with vertiginous character!
- Walk of about 1 hour by the path of the Notre-Dame chapel.
- Break in the heart of the green landscape of the Verdon to take strength before launching into the canyon of Riou.
- Descent of the Riou canyon in two parts: first narrow passage sculpted in the limestone, then a series of abseiling descents up to 45 m high.
- Walk back, then tasting of a good beer in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie to finish the day in beauty!
You must know how to swim and must be in good physical condition for this canyon.
Special terms
A minimum number of 4 participants is required for this activity to take place.
- Waterproof container of 6L
- Lunch
- Sport clothes
- Swimsuit
- Sneakers
- Water
- Pic-nic/snack/meal